Executive Officer

Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.

Who we are
Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

What we do
WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes.

As an active WHO team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to WHO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
o The WR is supported in the preparation of statements that represent WHO’s overall policies and which highlight specific areas of concern.
o The WR is supported in the efforts to raise the profile of WHO and the agency’s concerns within the context of the broader United Nations system.
o The flow of information to the office of the WR is well-managed and streamlined.
o Team Leads are supported to provide timely and authoritative information relevant to matters requiring action, decisions or the approval of the WR.
o The WR is well prepared for meetings and missions in terms of quality research and prepared talking points
o Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
o A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the WHO Representative (WR), WHO Sudan or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the IUNV will:

o Follow-up on policies and instructions presented by the WR. Keep the WR aware of developments in WHO’s major world-wide operations and of policy issues related directly to WHO or to humanitarian issues under the broader UN system.
o May assist the WR in drafting regular information notes to HQ/EMRO that provide briefings on areas of concern to WHO and that propose areas where action by HQ/EMRO would further the objectives of the Office.
o Contribute to coordinating drafts of position papers and other documents relevant to the activities of the office.
o Assist the WR in the preparation of statements that represent WHO’s overall policies and which highlight specific areas of concern. Propose and draft substantive correspondence for the WR.
o Support in efforts to raise the profile of WHO and the agency’s concerns within the context of the broader United Nations system.
o Manage the flow of information to the office of the WR, identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed by the WR and propose actions; analyze supporting documentation and summarizing the most relevant points; ensure that appropriate action is taken by responsible Team Leads on matters brought to the attention of the WR.
o Confer with Team Leads to secure timely and authoritative information relevant to matters requiring action, decisions or the approval of the WR.
o Ensure that the WR is prepared for meetings and missions by drafting talking points, by researching relevant information; and by establishing contacts (within and outside WHO) on the subject matters to be discussed.
o Accompany the WR to meetings and on missions in order to prepare notes on the discussions, ensure follow-up in matters raised, and support him with any relevant input.